The Baker Orange

Snow at Harlaxton Manor

Story by Tera • January 14, 2013

England looks even more beautiful when covered in snow. I have lived in Colorado almost my entire life, but nothing could prepare me for a snowy day at Harlaxton Manor. I could not even imagine a time when I smiled more or had such a magnificent day.

Living in a Castle

Story by Tera • January 8, 2013

I am living in a castle. That is all that was running through my head as our coach pulled up to Harlaxton Manor where I will have the opportunity to be attending school for four months. The first few hours when we arrived were for us to freely explore the manor and take countless photos.

Alumni face reality of student loan debt

Story by Jordan Dolbin • December 11, 2012

While a national student loan debt average of $26,000 may seem like just another statistic to some students still in school, this number is very much a reality for many Baker alumni.

Sufjan Stevens adds meaning to music

Story by Cassady Clinkscale • November 27, 2012

One artist who has seemingly mastered the art of banjo-picking is Sufjan Stevens, who has been quietly releasing albums since 2000.

The meaning of Native American Thanksgiving

Story by Taylor Hensel • November 25, 2012

The Cherokee people see Thanksgiving as a time to start new and give thanks for the blessings of the past and present.

Electric Guest: Soulful vocals with an electronic twist

Story by Cassady Clinkscale • November 11, 2012

Electric Guest's unique mix of electronic pop, flashy bass lines, and soulful vocals makes the California duo completely spellbinding, leaving listeners begging for more.

Neon Indian provides hypnotic beats

Story by Cassady Clinkscale • November 1, 2012

Instead of introducing a relaxing, folk-ish band to listen to when you’re closed up in your room being a hermit, I’ve decided to go down a more electronic route.

Native American sports

Story by Taylor Hensel • October 31, 2012

It is common to see Native peoples participating in popular sports like basketball, soccer, or hockey, but many people do not know that in Native cultures there are athletic events all our own.

Cat Power accentuates soul and indie genres

Story by Cassady Clinkscale • October 24, 2012

Having some of the most sincere and honest lyrics since Neil Young wrote "Ohio," Cat Power embodies the idea that nothing in music is off limits.

Native American History Month

Story by Taylor Hensel • October 22, 2012

I remember learning about the Trail of Tears in my history classes in elementary school; however, not a lot of people really understand how it impacted the native peoples.

Organizations use social media as communication tool

Story by Megan Henry • October 17, 2012

Multiple Baker University organizations are using social media websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Flickr. Wrestling coach Jimmy May uses networking sites to promote the wrestling program, recruit future athletes and update his statuses with occasional scripture.

Insight into the Cherokee culture

Story by Taylor Hensel • October 4, 2012

In the Cherokee culture there is a search for order, along with maintaining balance. One way that order is sustained is by only using what one needs and finding a way to waste nothing.